Woody
Notesalmondbarleybergamotcardamomhayroasted barley extracttonka beansvanilla
Tags
#savory
Style
unisex
Kumaru is the name of the tree that produces the star of this composition: the incredibly expressive tonka bean. This sensual and comforting fragrance is built around this versatile material in all its facets: woody, balsamic, vanillic and almondy, with hints of tobacco and hay. Cardamom, roasted barley and amber add a gourmand texture that shimmers between touchable and lickable. Musks heighten the addictive quality.
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For the unhurried conversation after the table has been cleared, when a fragrance should feel inviting rather than ceremonial. Bitter almond and roasted barley give its warmth a savoury edge, while the musky tonka base suits the close distance of someone leaning in to listen.
How to wear
Its roasted, balsamic warmth makes it a natural choice for cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the almond and cardamom opening to settle into the softer tonka, vanilla and musk base. In warmer conditions or close indoor settings, apply lightly so the enveloping sweetness stays measured.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy almond and tonka but prefer their gourmands toasted, woody and gently savoury rather than overtly sugary. It will appeal to wearers drawn to comforting textures, dry hay nuances and creamy musky bases.
Release year
2026
The nose
Céline Bourdoncle Perdriel, also credited as Céline Perdriel, created Tonka Kumaru. Her composition explores tonka through contrasting textures: bitter almond, roasted grain and dry hay against creamy vanilla, amber and musks. The almond-like childhood memory shared by founder Véronique Le Bihan provided the guiding thread for her work.
Collaborators
Véronique Le Bihan, Atelier Materi’s founder, shaped the ingredient-led concept and shared her childhood memory of the almond-scented Cléopâtre school glue with Céline Bourdoncle Perdriel. That personal reference helped direct the fragrance’s soft, comforting almond character.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi places raw materials at the centre of its fragrances, using contrast and precise composition to reveal their less familiar facets. Its approach combines slow creation, contemporary minimalism and artisanal craftsmanship, with an emphasis on creative freedom rather than following trends.
Tonka Kumaru’s concept
Tonka Kumaru began as an exploration of tonka bean rather than a place or fictional narrative. Le Bihan’s memory of almond-scented Cléopâtre school glue gave the project a personal anchor. Bourdoncle Perdriel translated that comforting association into a composition where roasted barley and hay bring dryness to tonka’s creamy, vanillic warmth.
Extra info
Kumaru names the tree that produces tonka beans. The fragrance’s unusual school-glue reference concerns its almond-like smell, not an ingredient: the memory belongs to founder Véronique Le Bihan, who shared it with the perfumer.
Notesalmondbarleybergamotcardamomhayroasted barley extracttonka beansvanilla
Tags
#savory
Style
unisex
Kumaru is the name of the tree that produces the star of this composition: the incredibly expressive tonka bean. This sensual and comforting fragrance is built around this versatile material in all its facets: woody, balsamic, vanillic and almondy, with hints of tobacco and hay. Cardamom, roasted barley and amber add a gourmand texture that shimmers between touchable and lickable. Musks heighten the addictive quality.
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
For the unhurried conversation after the table has been cleared, when a fragrance should feel inviting rather than ceremonial. Bitter almond and roasted barley give its warmth a savoury edge, while the musky tonka base suits the close distance of someone leaning in to listen.
How to wear
Its roasted, balsamic warmth makes it a natural choice for cooler weather. Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the almond and cardamom opening to settle into the softer tonka, vanilla and musk base. In warmer conditions or close indoor settings, apply lightly so the enveloping sweetness stays measured.
Who it’s for
For those who enjoy almond and tonka but prefer their gourmands toasted, woody and gently savoury rather than overtly sugary. It will appeal to wearers drawn to comforting textures, dry hay nuances and creamy musky bases.
Release year
2026
The nose
Céline Bourdoncle Perdriel, also credited as Céline Perdriel, created Tonka Kumaru. Her composition explores tonka through contrasting textures: bitter almond, roasted grain and dry hay against creamy vanilla, amber and musks. The almond-like childhood memory shared by founder Véronique Le Bihan provided the guiding thread for her work.
Collaborators
Véronique Le Bihan, Atelier Materi’s founder, shaped the ingredient-led concept and shared her childhood memory of the almond-scented Cléopâtre school glue with Céline Bourdoncle Perdriel. That personal reference helped direct the fragrance’s soft, comforting almond character.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi places raw materials at the centre of its fragrances, using contrast and precise composition to reveal their less familiar facets. Its approach combines slow creation, contemporary minimalism and artisanal craftsmanship, with an emphasis on creative freedom rather than following trends.
Tonka Kumaru’s concept
Tonka Kumaru began as an exploration of tonka bean rather than a place or fictional narrative. Le Bihan’s memory of almond-scented Cléopâtre school glue gave the project a personal anchor. Bourdoncle Perdriel translated that comforting association into a composition where roasted barley and hay bring dryness to tonka’s creamy, vanillic warmth.
Extra info
Kumaru names the tree that produces tonka beans. The fragrance’s unusual school-glue reference concerns its almond-like smell, not an ingredient: the memory belongs to founder Véronique Le Bihan, who shared it with the perfumer.